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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.74, 266.02 and 119.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.74, 266.02 and 119.10 is: 164.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.74 : 266.02 = 119.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.74/266.02 = 119.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.74x = 266.02 × 119.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.74x = 31,682.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,682.98/192.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.38

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